October 1, 2016Guest Speaker: League of Women Voters - Proposition Pros and Cons

Yvonne Pine (L), representative of the League of Women Voters - Pasadena Area, presented educational background information about the 17 propositions that will be on the Nov. 8 statewide ​ general election ballot. Yvonne Pine is a South Pasadena resident and former SPUSD board member.

​To see more information from the League of Women Voters, please go to our CA Voter page.

September 10, 2016Guest Speakers: "Yes on SP” Committee Chairs, Yuki Cutcheon and Jean ZenasPresentation on the South Pasadena Unified School District $98 Million Bond Issue” There was a very interesting Q&A after the presentation with Committee Chairs, SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz, and School Board Member, Julie Giulioni. The meeting was held for informational purposes only. ​It does not imply endorsement or specific support by WISPPA for Yes On SP.

﻿﻿﻿August 6, 2016 Guest Speaker: Paul Toor, P.E., Public Works DirectorThe City has embarked on the largest infrastructure improvement program in the history of the City. Mr. Toor filled us in on​(1) Landscape/Lighting improvements; (2) street/sidewalk repairs; (3) pending funding measures for public works projects;(4) Monterey Road diet status; and other public works projects that are being planned. He also introduced the new Public Works Operations Manager, Kristine Courdy.

The arts play a vital role in making South Pasadena such an attractive, vibrant community. Craig Watson gave a fascinating presentation on the role of the California Arts Council, how our city can strengthen its support of the arts, the effects of creating an arts district, and his insights on grants and other funding ideas for artists and organizations.

Thanks to Two Kids for coffee and to Grassroots Natural Market and Kitchen for muffins! Also thanks to SPACEwho brought a table cloth and art made by students.​Lastly, thanks to Ellen Daigle, Waynna Kato, and Janet Braun for additional refreshments.

April 9, 2016Reviewed and analyzed WISPPA's Goals and Objectives

Members filled out questionnaire and discussed ways for WISPPA to be more effective. Click here for questionnaire.

March 19, 2016 Conversation with Sergio Gonzales, South Pasadena City Manager

January 9, 20162nd Annual Creating Community ConnectionsWith David Melford, President of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena, Stephanie Payne-Campbell, President South Pasadena Beautiful; Scott Moe, President South Pasadena Education Foundation; John Vandercook, South Pasadena Kiwanis Club; Linda Hess, Founder/Executive Director, Urban Harvester

Also last year's organizations: Juana Martinez, President, Vecinos de South Pasadena; Laurie Wheeler, President, South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Boyd, President and Founder, Moms for Community; Beverly Biber, Woman's Club of South Pasadena; Sally Kilby, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club